It's done!

Finally finished the Sketch Night 2 flyer!

I tried experimenting with CMYK colors and overlaps to create the illusion of more colors but it all got way too busy. Simplified it because you know what they say, less is more. There was some criticism for the "S" at the top looking tribal-ish. Since I already inked it I'll probably revise it later on with straight lines instead of curves. So far it's done and I'm satisfied with it!

Update

A little sneaky peaky on the draft so far! Not sure what to put in the background though. Hmmmm

WIP

Remember that last drawing I started at sketch night? Well I'm turning that random creation into the next Sketch Night flier! Here it is so far:

On the bottom I wanted the soda spill to spell out "Sketch Night." I think the edgy-aggressive lightning style above will contrast nicely with the organic spill of the bottom. Shit's going to be DOPE when I'm done!

BTW Christine Wang is away in Taiwan so she left me with her cat! It's so chill and sleeps all day like me!

Handsome little devil isn't he?

Chillin'

She's looking real fine sittin' righ' there yessiree! A very modest set up but I really love it! Less is more right? The only thing left are studio monitors but do I reaaalllly need em? Yeaahhhh of course I do! Been looking at the KRK Rokit series. Most likely the RP-6 plus the subwoofer to really get some low-end oomph.

The guy I bought it from says there's just a little scratch on the back but upon further inspection... fool dropped it right on the corner but this thing is built like a tank! I was considering the Korg PadKontrol, M-Audio TriggerFinger, and the current MPD32 version. As soon as I saw the MPD24 on craigslist I just had to jump on it!

What's going on in my personal life? Nothing! I've been really enjoying the single life for about 7-8 months now. My life is dramatically better. I'm doing what I want to do. Met a lot of cool and interesting people. Having more time focused on creating things. It's fun now and I'm sleeping normally too!

What's up ladies? I'm chillin.

I started a new freelance gig in December. Guess what? Designing toys. Not exactly what I wanted to do but you know what? Fuck it. It's experience that counts and who cares if it's not some huge major company. It's the same shit, different name right? Anyway I have to design this line of dolls for girls. From figures, clothes, branding, to package; the whole thing! Not even trippin' about this project. It's going to be a lot of fun to do especially knowing that it will get manufactured. Shweet.

Much to do...

Presents

For the homies at HW&W (Huh What & Where). Best of luck to you guys!!!

Finally bought myself the Xmas gift I've been lusting for:

Fucking sweet! Paired with my M-Audio Axiom 25, I'll be making some ill beats! I've always wanted to dabble in music and art and now I'm fucking doing it. FUCK YEAH.

Good Things

Sketch night was a great success! Our model was dope, the spot was dope, the music was dope, and most of all the people were dope! Huge turn out for a first night. Even had some heavy hitters from Marvel and DC show up! AWESOME!! I have a feeling its going to get BIG and we'll have to move it to a bigger venue. My only problems with Harlem Cafe is the terrible lack of ventilation or some kind of air circulation. It was hot and humid in there (batwing is no bueno). CAN'T WAIT for the next session. Until then, our weekly intimate meetings will have to hold me off.

Oh hay PICTURES courtesy of Rens.

Out of all the life drawings I did (15-20?), one was acceptable lol. Got to shake off that rust!

I also started this drawing off after the life drawing. Random but just going with the flow lol! Not finalized yet 'cause I'm still having fun with it. Update later with some gouache or acrylic!

Last, last Sunday I went to the Rose Bowl Flea Market. There's something satisfying about walking through all the vendors searching for treasure. Discovered some interesting pieces and I decided to add a little Cheez to it!

Definitely one of my all time favorite movies.

2011

It's a new year and it's about time I had a blog.

Tomorrow night is our very first Assembly Line Sketch Night. I had the honors of illustrating the flyer:

I haven't seen the cafe in person but from the photos on yelp, it's a killer spot! Plenty of room and lounge enough to chill. There's been lots of promotion so I hope the turn out is good!

On a personal note, I'm going to step my game up harder than ever. 2011 is going to be my year.

I'll be posting more stuff up soon!